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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
$155
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Place, Dark Sky Project
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tekapo Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Lake View | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel close to Church of the Good Shepherd
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a business center are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hair dryer, and a shower.
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The aparthotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 1356 square feet (126 square meters) include conference space. This luxury aparthotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Peppers Bluewater Resort is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rakinui Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 142 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
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Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1354 out of 3212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1029 out of 3212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 462 out of 3212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 258 out of 3212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3212 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing hotel We had a lakeside view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Room comfort

Nice Stay

We enjoyed our stay. It was close to town to get around and see Lake Tekapo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucas Pablo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Just enough to survive.

Good location. Property is a bit tired, heating is based on heatpumps and ours was extremely noisy and didn't heat enough the room. Bed is very hard (even for a Chinese) and some dishes were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

gayna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 hours late for room availability, lake view room was overlooking the petrol station and supermarket, no value for money it was terribly over priced for the room provided
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry, fort lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room 503 with two twin beds was as a very small room. It was the size of a cruise ship cabin. The bathroom was good size. I Enjoyed the heated bathroom floor and heater in the bathroom. There’s a water kettle in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well positioned to walk everywhere into town. Close to the lake and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was nice, roomy, just the bed was horrible, kept falling in the gap over the beds being joined together and quality of bedding was of a low rated hotel. Dining at the property was also very unimpressive, wouldn’t recommend eating dinner there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property and staff are amazingly friendly, recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Qingyuan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is the worst hotel I have stayed in during my vacation in ne
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We were surprised to find the room size very small, no room to open suitcases or chairs to sit on. Wouldn’t like to stay longer than one night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahasya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff, great location and very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MITSUNORI, Yokohama

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good resort hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alethea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect half way stopover between Canterbury and Q

The chrck in process was a bit messy and took a long time. May be the staff was new and there were a lot of people checkjng at the same time. We checked in at 2.15pm but was asked to come back in half an hour. We walked to locate our room before hand and the staff told me that she was just about to make up the king bed so we can check in. However I told her that we wanted 2 beds any well not a king. Just as well I caught her in time otherwise the beds had to be separated again. It was requested at the time of booking and I paid for a twin , not a king. The room is 2 levels with a full kitchen which is a real bonus.The view was good that we can see part of the sea in the balcony. Really enjoyed the buffet breakfast. We traveled to Queenstown at least twice a year and will always stay here as it is perfect for half way from North Canterbury.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff; welcoming and informative. Clean property; well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor for a Peppers resort, so disappointed.

Peppers should be embarrassed with this property, it's what I would expect from budget ibis the room was so small. No room for bags and only just room to walk around the bed. Having stayed at peppers resorts before the expectation was high but the reality awful. Food was good is about all I can say apart from stay somewhere else in lake Tekapo or go for the absolute top rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our initial impression was not great because we were checked in to a dirty room that hadn’t been cleaned. However, the duty Manager offered us complimentary drinks and an entry to the Tekapo Springs to make up for the error which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Shahnaz, FLAT BUSH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property it self is well located to the township, which is within a walkable distance. However the room was a cupboard, once you put your bags down you couldn't get round the bed; no other furniture in the room, not good for the price you paid, no views of the lake and parking wasn't enough for the rooms allocated in that area. Room Service facilities is also poor, they would only deliver food not drinks (water). Upside was the breakfast buffet is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shiv

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, especially from Sunita (I hope I recalled her name correctly—the Indian lady at the front desk). She organized transport to get us to our bus stop in heavy snowfall. Big thanks also to the lady (of Zimbabwean origin) who gave us a ride.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small room, very clean and the Staff very friendly and helpful. It was great that it was an easy walk to the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

WeSiang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

XIAN SHU

Disliked: Room comfort
The room too small. No place for luggage, no place to sit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The rooms are very tight, check in was not ready when we arrived. Check in time is 3 pm and we didn't have our room till 4:30pm. Ordered some dessert at their restaurant on site they took over half an hour to give us the take out because they forgot. It is a little disorganized for the amount they charge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025